Description
Fresh Apple Salad with Walnuts and Feta is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the crispness of fresh apples with the nutty crunch of walnuts and the creamy tang of feta cheese. Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or as a light lunch, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a splash of color to any table. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh apples (sliced, about 2 medium)
- 1 cup walnuts (toasted)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and slice the apples into thin wedges; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Crumble feta cheese into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine apple slices, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta; drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnished with extra walnuts or feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg